Common problems guide

The most common Evo HE 12 problems

The faults most likely to send a Evo HE 12 into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
7 documented codes
6 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
6 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
H 9 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error between its electronic control boards or an incorrect configuration.

Est. cost
£180-450
Parts
Main PCB, User Interface Board, Wiring Harness
Full guide for H 9
02
L 9 High Engineer

Your boiler has overheated, causing it to shut down automatically for safety.

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Circulation pump, Overheat thermostat, Main heat exchanger (flushing needed)
Full guide for L 9
03
HE High Engineer

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and can no longer control the heating system safely.

Est. cost
£280-450
Parts
Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring Harness
Full guide for HE
04
H9 High Engineer

Your boiler has shut down because the exhaust gases have reached a temperature that is too high, which is a safety feature to prevent damage to the system.

Est. cost
£150-£450
Parts
Main Heat Exchanger, Flue Thermistor, Burner Insulation Panel
Full guide for H9
05
L9 High Engineer

Your boiler has sensed that the exhaust gases are getting too hot and has shut down as a safety precaution to prevent internal damage.

Est. cost
£150-£450
Parts
Heat exchanger, Flue thermistor, Main PCB
Full guide for L9
06
H n Medium Engineer

Your boiler is displaying a service notification or a specific lockout state that requires a professional to check the internal sequence and settings.

Est. cost
£90-250
Parts
Main PCB, Control Knob, Wiring Harness
Full guide for H n

on the Evo HE 12

Main PCBUser Interface BoardWiring HarnessCirculation pumpOverheat thermostatMain heat exchanger (flushing needed)

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Evo shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 7-code list for the Evo HE 12